Question

Mention any three major sources of irrigation in india . Which source of irrigation is more popular in southern india ? Why?

Answer 1

Important Sources of Irrigation available in India are as follows:

There are three major sources of irrigation in India. They are (a) canals, (b) wells and tube-wells, and (c) Tanks. Wells and Tubewells are the major source of irrigation. Canals rank second, while the tanks stand third. Canal irrigation has its maximum development in the Great Plains and in the Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna deltas in the eastern coastal plains. Wells and Tubewells are popular in the alluvial plains.

KRISHNA RIVER IS THE MAIN SOURCE OF IRRIGATION IN SOUTHERN INDIA

Answer 2

The three main source of irrigation are
1)canals
2)wells and tube wells
3)tanks


Tank irrigation is more popular in southren india
Because suthern state are mostely come under deccan plateu which are not suitable fir irrigation by canals